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Located in seclusion, on the rim of the majestic Etosha Salt Pan and far away from the public self-drive routes, Onkoshi provides a beautiful escape within the Etosha National Park. Nestled on the rim of the pan on a secluded peninsula, Onkoshi Camp is a low impact, environmentally friendly establishment, which guarantees a truly personal and exclusive experience. The location is entirely out of view of current tourist routes, and all other developments in the area, and thus offers a pristine, tranquil and unique experience.
Rooms
The 15 freestanding chalets (30 beds) overlook the vast pan, which is home to a variety of exotic wildlife, including a crowd of pink flamingos and four of the big five game in the rainy season. The unobstructed panoramic sunrises and sunsets are spectacular sights to behold. At night, the stars fill the vast open African sky, allowing for sensational stargazing opportunities.
All rooms are built on elevated wooden decks, with thatched roofs, canvas walls and large, wooden-framed retractable doors allowing spectacular panoramic views. Rooms are tastefully equipped with locally crafted fittings and furnishings, using a blend of metal and wood combined with natural fabrics to create a natural and ethnic ambiance.
Facilities
The main area, with a restaurant, lounge, bar, sunset deck and infinity swimming pool overlooking the pan, offers the ideal place to relax and enjoy the surroundings, while being pampered with excellent service and exquisite cuisine.
For the ultimate dining experience Onkoshi Camp’s scenic restaurant offers culinary indulgence with an ‘a la carte’ menu or a seasonally set menu, allowing you to take a taste of Namibia with you. Enjoy the Chef’s carefully crafted 4 course meals either inside the restaurant or out on the deck.
Activities
- Guided morning and afternoon game drives to the surrounding areas of the park, including access to exclusive areas within the north-eastern sand veldt area of Etosha.
- Guided walks and moonlight walks (when conditions allow) on the Etosha Pan for the more adventurous.
- Bird watching – Onkoshi pan is a wetland and becomes home to migrating large birds such as Flamingo and Pelican, more aquatic birds are to be seen on the pan well having your Gin n Tonic on the sunset deck when the pan fills up.